The Shepherd Boy Sings

He that is down needs fear no fall,

He that is low, no pride;

He that is humble, ever shall

Have God to be his Guide.

I am content with what I have,

Little be it or much;

And, Lord, contentment still I crave,

Because Thou savest such.

Fullness to such a burden is,

That go on pilgrimage;

Here little, and hereafter bliss,

Is best from age to age.